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Justin Steele Feeling ‘Crispy’ in Return to Mound
Lefty Justin Steele made only four starts in 2025 before going down to an injury that required an internal brace…
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Matt Shaw Already Doing Outfield Work in Mesa
Both Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell said during CubsCon that Matt Shaw would see time in the outfield after being…
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The Rundown: Let’s See How Short King Brewers Bounce Back This Time, Bellinger Stays in Bronx, MotU Trailer
This one is going to be something of a blow-by, as the only salient news is merely Cubs-adjacent. The leading…
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Mets Close to Acquiring Freddy Peralta from Brewers (Updated)
The New York Mets are in serious talks to acquire Freddy Peralta, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. The…
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Cody Bellinger Signs 5-Year, $162.5M Deal with Yankees
Cody Bellinger is headed back to the Bronx, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. BREAKING: OF/1B Cody Bellinger and the…
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Daniel Palencia to Play For Team Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Relief pitcher Daniel Palencia will pitch for Team Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, his agency announced Tuesday. #Cubs…
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The Rundown: Cubs Pitching Projections, Mets Getting LuBob May Clarify Bellinger Hunt, CubsCon Could Be Moving, HOF Gains 2 More
It feels like we’re in a weird sort of limbo with the Cubs, who made two major moves ahead of…
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2026 Cubs Have Look, Feel of True Contender
The dust has settled from CubsCon 2026, leaving a deservedly light-hearted feeling in the air. Chicago Cubs new and old…
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The Rundown: Drawing Parallels Between Cubs and IU Football, Bellinger Mulling Multiple Offers, RIP Wilbur Wood
Shortly after the Cubs began celebrating the 10th anniversary of the longest title drought in professional sports, the Indiana Hoosiers…
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Cubs Have Reportedly ‘Continued Talks About Zac Gallen’ Joining Team
Remember when Bob Nightengale reported that the Cubs were on the verge of signing former Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen, then…
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The Rundown: CubsCon Thoughts, Cubs Building Arch to Honor WS Champs, CBT Penalty Not a Concern
I’m still mourning the Bears’ loss while also mentally preparing myself for IU’s national championship game, so pardon me if…
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Matt Shaw Prepping for Utility Role, Remains Realistic Trade Candidate
Alex Bregman joining the Cubs meant a lot for the team’s outlook in 2025 and beyond, but there are still…
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The Rundown: Lester to Cubs HOF, Tucker’s Monster Deal Sets AAV Record, Cubs Sign Yet Another Tread Pitcher
Did any big news break last night? Oh yeah, we learned that Jon Lester will be the next inductee into…
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Source: Jon Lester Will Be Named Next Cubs HOF Member at CubsCon
Many see the Cubs’ signing of Alex Bregman as being analogous to bringing Jon Lester to Chicago in 2015, especially…
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Alex Bregman’s Deferrals Lower AAV to $30.9 Million (Maybe Less?)
There have been some conflicting reports about how Alex Bregman’s contract structure impacts his average annual value, but I’m going…
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Cubs Claim IF Ben Cowles off Waivers from White Sox
According to a team announcement, the Cubs have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the White Sox. It’s deja…
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